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08 Dec 2015 10:27 AM |
Anonymous

The cloth diapering community lost a bright and shining star with the passing of Judy Aagard this weekend. Judy suffered from leukemia and fought bravely to stay with us. Among many things, Judy will be remembered for creating the Great Cloth Diaper Change, an annual world wide event where the world record for simultaneous cloth diaper changes is challenged or broken each year. Tens of thousands of families have participated in this annual event to highlight cloth diapering and her inspiration and creativity will be missed by all of us.

A former board member of the Real Diaper Industry Association and the National Association of Diaper Services, Judy was a second generation diaper service operator and the co-owner of Tiny Tots Baby Boutique. Judy cared about babies and families and devoted her professional life to making reusable alternatives to disposable diapers as widely available as possible. Her positive impact on the world around her can not be overstated as she lived her faith in god and truly made the world a better place.

02 Jun 2015 1:34 PM |
Anonymous

We are so proud of our member, The Diaper Fairy Cottage, located in Louisville, KY. They're getting a lot of good press, most recently highlighted in the June edition of Louisville Magazine. Make it a point to visit them the next time you find yourself in Louisville!

07 Apr 2015 2:25 PM |
Anonymous

Congratulations to RDIA manufacturer member, Nuggles for their recent win of a Parent Tested Parent Approved (PTPA) award for their Simplee by Nuggles diaper that saves parents money and is easy to use. Real diapers are best for babies and the environment!

01 Feb 2015 2:42 PM |
Anonymous

Join us October 16-17, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada for our annual Cloth Diaper Business Conference. Network with like minded businesses, gain valuable insight on the current trends in the industry and prepare for the busy holiday season. Register today!

14 Jul 2014 1:59 PM |
Anonymous

Retailers, manufacturers, and diaper service business owners will gather for three resource packed days of information sharing, strategizing, and networking. Retail Systems Research, a leader in retail analysis, will share their expertise regarding effective use of retail technology, and share pragmatic investments you can make to maximize your digital, and personal connection with your customers and grow your business. In addition to RSR’s evidence based retail presentations, the conference content will focus on the latest Consumer Product Safety Compliance guidelines, technology solutions for independent business owners, modernization of diaper services, consumer education classes, and garnering the most success from your social media marketing efforts.

The Cloth Diaper Business Conference is organized by the Real Diaper Industry Association. RDIAstrives to make reusable cloth diapers the primary choice for babies’ parents and caregivers while emphasizing responsibility and sustainability through a focus on people, planet, and profit. RDIA works toward these goals by providing service and opportunities through business education, industry research, collaborative marketing, and group benefits.

Real Diaper Industry Association (RDIA) has joined the Advocates for Independent Business (AIB), a coalition of trade associations and other organizations that represent locally owned, independent businesses.

AIB provides a structure for its member organizations to exchange information about successful programs that deliver value for their members, generate new ideas to support independent businesses, and work together to advocate for shared public policy goals. "Building a national coalition gives independent businesses a stronger voice on critical public policy issues," said Stacy Mitchell, program director at the Institute for Local Self-Reliance which is coordinating the AIB's work. "It will also provide a great way for these organizations to share ideas and develop new strategies and programs to help their members thrive."

Recognizing the significant opportunity of having an ongoing vehicle for sharing ideas and collaborating to support independent businesses, the founding members of AIB began meeting in 2013 to create the coalition.

“RDIA is excited to join AIB. A majority of our members are small, independent businesses,” said Janelle Cridland, Executive Director of RDIA. “We seek to level the playing field for our members and we know that requires collaboration. RDIA understands the need to come together and find common ground in order to be able to compete in today’s tough marketplace. We are also committed to identifying and eliminating unfair competition and have been working hard to provide tools and resources to help our member business and consumers understand the issues. We recently launched a website, cleandiapers.org that serves as an information hub addressing unfair competition in the cloth diaper industry.”

24 Feb 2014 12:40 PM |
Anonymous

Real Diaper Industry Association announces steps to promote and support distribution of the RDA 2014 Report on Cloth Diaper Co-ops. This position paper produced by Real Diaper Association (RDA), examines the impact cloth diaper co-ops have on the cloth diaper movement. It provides guidance about co-ops to protect consumers and to advance both RDIA and RDA’s mission of promoting and increasing the use of reusable cloth diapers.